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Leffin Family History

Leffin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laffin, Lewin, Levin, Lein, Laflin, Coffin, Duffin, Buffin, Geffen

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Where is the Leffin family from?

You can see how Leffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Leffin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leffin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leffin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leffin. 100% of Leffin men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Leffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Leffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Leffin. For the veterans among your Leffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Leffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leffin in 1968 was 70, and 94 in 1999.

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